For those of us who didn’t grow up making pasta with our Nonna, cooking Italian at home can feel a little daunting.
Italian recipes span appetisers, salads, pasta, mains, sauce, sides, desserts and drinks…all with a distinctive spin that immediately identifies them as from the ‘bellissimo paese’.
It really isn’t that difficult to dish up an Italian-inspired family dinner winner – here are five recipes guaranteed to bring smiles to the table:

Full of colour and flavour, this chicken recipe is the ultimate Autumn warmer. Serve it with some fresh bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Channel the vibes of the Mediterranean with this delicious Italian pork spare ribs with roasted cherry tomato recipe. Serve this dish with a Mediterranean salad and crusty bread to bring the taste of Italy to the table.

Delicious, nutritious and easy on the wallet, enjoy a winning combo of flavours with this pasta dish that's packed with tuna, basil and ricotta.

Infused with tangy lemon and aromatic herbs, these succulent beef schnitzels with hearty braised beans make a satisfying, budget-friendly dinner.

This delicious pasta recipe is sweetened with maple syrup which complements the prawns and beans to perfection. Simple, quick and vibrant on the plate, this is the way to elevate weeknight dinners with style.